Wamako

Wamako is a town and Local Government Area in , Northwestern . It lies just outside and is known for its academic institutions, agriculture, and Hausa - Fulani culture.
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  • Type: Town with 179,000 residents
  • Description: LGA and town in Sokoto State, Nigeria
  • Also known as: “Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Wamako” and “Wamakka”

Wamako

Latitude
13.03° or 13° 1′ 48″ north
Longitude
5.1062° or 5° 6′ 22″ east
Population
179,000
Elevation
257 metres (843 feet)
Open location code
7F5724J4+2F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 501422443
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
2319258
Wiki­data ID
Q7966899
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Yoruba—“Wamako” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Wamako”
  • French: “Wamakko”
  • Hausa: “Wamako”
  • Igbo: “Wamako”
  • Italian: “Wamako”
  • Karekare: “Wamako”
  • Min Nan Chinese: “Wamako”
  • Spanish: “Wamakko”
  • Yoruba: “Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Wamako”

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